Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer (Construction / Infrastructure) Bridgwater | Site & Office Based | 1 Day WFH From £65,500 p.a. + Bonus + Travel Allowance We’re working with a well-established organisation delivering critical services on one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects. Due to an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager or experienced Senior Buyer ready to step up. This is a key role supporting a live, fast-paced project environment, with responsibility for managing procurement activity across multiple workstreams. The Role You will take ownership of procurement across a live infrastructure project, working closely with commercial, operational and site teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery. Key responsibilities include: * Managing a yearly spend of £2m–£2.5m across materials, plant and subcontract services * Leading procurement activity across multiple packages within a live project environment * Managing and developing supplier relationships * Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms * Supporting cost control and budget management alongside the commercial team * Ensuring procurement processes are compliant, efficient and aligned with delivery requirements * Working closely with site teams to support programme delivery * Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements What We’re Looking For This role requires experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar project-based environment. Applications from candidates without relevant industry experience will not be considered. * Experience within construction, infrastructure or logistics procurement * Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain role within construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-based project delivery environments * Candidates at: * Procurement Manager level * OR Senior Buyer level looking to step up * Proven experience managing procurement across live projects or operational delivery environments * Strong experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial agreements * Ability to operate in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment * Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills * Confident communicator, able to work with site teams and senior stakeholders Highly desirable: * Experience supporting site-based or project delivery teams What’s on Offer * Salary from £65,500 + bonus * Travel allowance available * Hybrid working (typically 4 days site/office, 1 day WFH) * Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project * High level of responsibility and ownership within the commercial team Why Apply? * Work on a nationally significant infrastructure project * Join an established and growing commercial team * Opportunity to step into a key procurement role with real impact * Long-term, stable project environment